Working in a home lab has its perks but it also has its challenges. Let's talk about

what you need to do to follow Good Manufacturing Practices to make sure that all

your cosmetics are manufactured with your safety and your customers safety in mind. Whether you are working in

your home lab or in your kitchen when you formulate, you must follow the GMP rules. In this

video I'm going to give you a step by step guide. Step one: clean clean clean. Get into

the habit of cleaning everything before you start to formulate. Close the door so the

cat can't come in and close the windows so no flying creatures will end up in your

beaker. Clean the surfaces with suitable cleaning products, sweep and wash the floor and make sure that all

your tools and equipment are still clean from previous use. Step two: Prepare. Just because we

cleaned everything, it doesn't mean that the lab is ready for formulating just yet. First, we

need to get ready. Get your personal protective equipment or PPE. That means your mask, your goggles, hairband

if you have long hair, and, of course, gloves. To protect your clothes wear an apron or a lab

coat and also wear non-slip shoes. Next, spray the tools and surfaces with 70% isopropyl

alcohol or rubbing alcohol and either leave everything to air dry or wipe them down with a lint-free

cloth. We've completed the preparation so we can move on to step three. Step three: Formula and Ingredients. By

now, you should have your formulation ready on paper. Did you know you will spend more time researching

ingredients and designing a formula on paper than actually making it? You are now ready to formulate. It's very

important that you clearly mark the ingredient you've just used on your formula guide, so

you don't get confused. This way you also keep accurate records for future use. Step four: Clean up.

Once you've finished formulating, it's time to wash up. First, wipe everything with a paper towel to get rid

of all the remaining ingredients in the baker and on the spoons. This way you avoid clogging the

drains and polluting the environment. You can now wash everything using hot, soapy water, and if you have access to

processed water, make sure they are well-rinsed. Leave everything to air dry and finally make sure

you put all the items back to their place; all your tools all your equipment and all

your ingredients. I shall see you all in the next lesson!